Heirloom Seeds

All these varieties have been passed down through multiple generations of gardeners because of their outstanding qualities, whether that's amazing flavor, beautiful looks, disease resistance, storability, or vigorous growth and high yields. There is some debate in the seed world about what qualifies as an "heirloom" - at Sow True, we define "heirloom" as having been developed before the advent of industrial agriculture. All the varieties in this collection have been around since 1950 or earlier. Many of them date to the 19th century, and a few are even older!  Did you know that all heirloom seeds are open-pollinated, but not all open-pollinated seeds are heirlooms? Some great OP varieties were developed very recently.

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Beet Seeds - Chioggia

Beta vulgaris HEIRLOOM. This Italian specialty, also known as Candystripe or Bull’s Eye, has round red roots with a striking bullseye pattern of white and fuschia rings inside. A festive...

Eggplant Seeds - Kopek, ORGANIC

Solanum melongena HEIRLOOM. This very rare eggplant variety was collected by the USDA in South Africa in 1956, but we suspect it is likely much older and may have originated...

Eggplant Seeds - Rosa Bianca

Solanum melongena HEIRLOOM. This Italian heirloom produces enticing lavender fruits with white blushing, adored by chefs and home gardeners alike for their creamy texture and no bitterness. Harvest when softball...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Chocolate Stripes

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. While Chocolate Stripes tomatoes don't get by on looks alone, it is one of the prettiest tomato varieties we've ever seen! Fruits are maroon with gorgeous dark green...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Dr. Wyche's, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Dr. Wyche, a Cherokee dentist, originally called this tomato Hot Yellow. Part owner of the Kelly Miller Circus that wintered in Hugo, OK where he lived,...

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Hillbilly, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Hillbilly tomatoes are a stunning variety with large fruits that can grow up to 1 pound! Bicolor fruits are golden yellow with a crimson blossom end....

Slicing Tomato Seeds - Mr. Stripey

Solanum lycopersicum HEIRLOOM. An accurate name that somehow doesn't quite convey the brilliancy of color with red splashed against yellow on delicious tomatoes. Indeterminate.